# Michael D Higgins

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# #4outof6

The first debate of the 2018 Áras race has taken place: here's what we learned

The first official debate took place on RTÉ Radio’s News at One this afternoon.

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Sep 27th 2018, 3:31 PM

# campaign launch

Higgins says he is 'totally open' to transparency in the President's expenses, says he feels fitter than in 2011

President Higgins’s campaign launch saw him field a number of questions on subjects from his expenses to freedom of information and the Presidency.

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Sep 26th 2018, 6:14 PM

# THE PAC

'A cynical political attack': Ministers hit out at questioning over €317,000 President's allowance

Questions surrounding the payment were raised at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.

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Sep 26th 2018, 3:05 PM

# aras 18

Confusion reigns in PAC over 'bizarre' €317,000 annual allowance to the President

The Comptroller and Auditor General said today he had no oversight over the payment.

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Sep 25th 2018, 3:45 PM

# Public Accounts Committee

Explainer: Why examining presidential expenses could be a problem

A number of people have argued that the move by the PAC is unconstitutional.

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Sep 25th 2018, 6:00 AM

# Up for debate

Debate Update - It's moving to Thursday, Sean Gallagher is in (sort of), but things are less clear for Michael D

The incumbent has officially announced his candidacy this afternoon.

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Sep 24th 2018, 5:52 PM

# Papers Please

Michael D Higgins has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the upcoming election

The President is now officially a candidate for re-election.

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Sep 24th 2018, 4:22 PM

# Race for the Áras

Last remaining councils to meet to nominate their presidential candidate

Other than Michael D Higgins, there are five people on the ballot paper so far.

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Sep 24th 2018, 6:10 AM

# housing protester

Security at Áras under review after woman 'walks unchallenged into President's office'

Gardaí are conducting two reviews following the incident.

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Sep 22nd 2018, 1:03 PM

# aras 2018

Poll: Should there be an Áras costs inquiry before the presidential election?

The total breakdown of Áras costs isn’t publicly available; but some have said that the timing of an inquiry is “politically motivated”.

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Sep 21st 2018, 10:34 AM

# Tweetgate

Broadcasters warned about use of social media in presidential election coverage

‘Tweetgate’ somewhat overshadowed the presidential election in 2011.

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Sep 20th 2018, 6:16 PM

# Money Money Money

Spending by the Office of the President to be scrutinised next week

The Secretary General of the Department of An Taoiseach has warned the committee it could be in breach of the Constitution.

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Sep 20th 2018, 11:16 AM

# aras 18

No mudslinging at the Ploughing - but Sean Gallagher was waiting in the wings for Michael D

The 2018 candidates availed of every opportunity to press the flesh today.

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Sep 18th 2018, 6:59 PM

# Aras18

'That has to be settled': Michael D Higgins refuses to say whether he'll partake in presidential debates

The incumbent president announced earlier this summer that he would seek a second term in office.

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Sep 18th 2018, 1:28 PM

# kevin sharkey is out

Kevin Sharkey pulls out of presidential race citing 'corruption', gives backing to Gemma O'Doherty

Sharkey is the first person to pull out of the race.

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Sep 17th 2018, 11:01 AM

# state of the race

New poll suggests President Higgins is on course for a landslide re-election

The rivals for the office have a lot of ground to make up.

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Sep 16th 2018, 7:51 AM

# park it

'An insult to the office of President': Dublin councillors not at all happy with standard of today's presentations

The council voted not to back any of the hopefuls who addressed them today.

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Sep 13th 2018, 5:33 PM

# Endorsements

Number of councils to vote on who they endorse for the presidential election

Presidential hopefuls must secure the support of four local authorities, or 20 TDs and senators to stand in the election.

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Sep 10th 2018, 7:45 AM

# 8th Referendum

Supreme Court decides not to hear challenge to 8th referendum vote, paving way for abortion legislation

The challenge was taken by a woman who complained about irregularities in voter numbers during the vote.

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Sep 7th 2018, 3:56 PM

# arms race

Higgins says UN members are fuelling current and future wars

He said institutions like the United Nations are “imperfect” but needed.

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Sep 7th 2018, 1:44 PM

# Aras18

Peacekeeping and disabilites on the agenda as Sean Gallagher to formally begin presidential campaign

The businessman announced last week that he would contest the presidential race again following weeks of speculation.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 8:15 AM

# Confidence

'100%, I have full belief that we will qualify for this next tournament coming up'

Despite the failure to qualify for the World Cup, there was a feel-good factor about Ireland’s 4-0 win in Tallaght last night.

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Sep 1st 2018, 8:15 AM

# Centenary

Calls to move Presidential Inauguration date as it will clash with Armistice Day memorial

Labour and Sinn Féin said the date should be changed.

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Aug 29th 2018, 6:06 PM

# Race Is On

Sean Gallagher confirms he WILL seek a nomination to run for president

After weeks of speculation, the former candidate has formally declared he will seek to run again.

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Aug 29th 2018, 9:55 AM

# d day

Presidential election to be held on Friday 26 October

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy confirmed the news this morning.

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Aug 28th 2018, 12:27 PM

# what do you think

Poll: Do you think gambling ads should be banned from sports?

There’s a sharper focus on sports adverts and the detrimental effect they could have on young people.

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Jul 30th 2018, 10:18 AM

# Presidential Race

Duffy says Higgins speaks to people's heads but he speaks to their hearts

The businessman also said he wouldn’t be a ‘Trump president’.

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Jul 30th 2018, 9:50 AM

# Addiction

Michael D Higgins wants gambling ads banned from sport

He said that he was concerned when he read some of the cases of gambling among sporting athletes.

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Jul 30th 2018, 8:32 AM

# off the rack

What happens next in the presidential election race?

We’re a touch clearer now but we still don’t know who’s going to be on the ballot.

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Jul 28th 2018, 9:15 AM

# Race for the Áras

The next President of Ireland - ranked from most to least likely

Michael D Higgins is the man to beat.

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Jul 24th 2018, 6:00 AM

# gone

Gerard Craughwell says he's not running for the presidency because he can't afford it

The senator had previously been vocal about his desire to run against Michael D Higgins.

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Jul 23rd 2018, 9:36 AM

# joan freeman

Founder of Pieta House writes to councils seeking support for presidential run

Joan Freeman said it is her lifelong ambition to “deliver a better quality of life”.

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Jul 18th 2018, 5:44 PM

# dogs of instagram

We need an Instagram account devoted to Michael D's dogs Bród and Síoda immediately

Bród and Síoda for President!

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Jul 15th 2018, 7:00 PM

# Presidential Election

Gerard Craughwell on his combative Twitter personality and what he thinks of Michael D

The independent senator says the main political parties have narrowed down the path to an Áras nomination.

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Jul 14th 2018, 10:30 AM

# Hat in the Ring

'I'm a political animal': Former Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke considering a presidential run

Burke said he had been approached by locals in his area and younger members of his own team about possibly mounting an election bid.

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Jul 12th 2018, 1:31 PM

# Presidential Race

'He deserves a second term': Fine Gael to support Michael D Higgins' bid for re-election

Fianna Fáil has also said it will support the incumbent president.

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Jul 11th 2018, 7:50 PM

# voxpop

Should Michael D Higgins seek a second term as President? We hit the streets to ask

The announcement was made earlier today after months of speculation.

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Jul 10th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Gone pitching

Michael D makes first pitch to Irish public for second term as president

Higgins has credited his decision to run to the recent conversations he has had with people across all sections of Irish society.

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Jul 10th 2018, 6:53 PM

# Rás to the Áras

Gerard Craughwell says he'll do his utmost to challenge Michael D for the presidency

Michael D Higgins confirmed this morning that he would seek a second term in the Áras.

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Jul 10th 2018, 11:02 AM

# d day

Confirmed: Michael D Higgins says he WILL seek a second term as president

The President has confirmed he will seek a second term in the Áras, as had been widely expected.

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